Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sequoia Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sequoia Charter School's student population of 685 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Charter School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)70-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Charter School's ranking?
Sequoia Charter School is ranked #1704 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sequoia Charter School often compared to?
Sequoia Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zaharis Elementary School, Taft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Charter School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sequoia Charter School?
685 students attend Sequoia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sequoia Charter School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sequoia Charter School offer ?
Sequoia Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoia Charter School part of?
Sequoia Charter School is part of Edkey Inc. DBA Sequoia Charter School (6446) School District.
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